Foodstuffs and economic operators producing, handling or processing them.

Draft Royal Decree regulating and increasing the flexibility of certain requirements for applying EU foodstuff production and distribution hygiene standards, and regulating activities not covered by their scope.

The draft royal decree contains a preamble, 8 chapters with 31 articles, 3 additional provisions, 1 transitional provision, 1 repealing provision, 5 final provisions and 8 annexes, covering the following aspects:

Chapter I. General provisions

Chapter II. Exemptions and adjustments for certain types of establishments and products to increase the flexibility of standards under the hygiene regulations

Chapter III. Activities not covered by the scope of the hygiene regulations: private domestic consumption and direct supplies

Chapter IV. Measures to help with the proper application of the hygiene regulations

Chapter V. Official controls and penalties